A chub or a chub pack is a type of container formed by a tube of flexible packaging material.[1][2] The cylindrical package has the appearance of a sausage with the ends sealed by metal crimps or clips.[3]
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Uses
editChub packs are used to pack semi-solid materials such as:
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ US 7393593, Roussos, George, "Chub packaging film", published 2008-07-01, assigned to Flexopack SA Plastics Industry
- ^ US 5037683, Schirmer, Henry G., "High strength laminated film for chub packaging", published 1991-08-06, assigned to W.R. Grace & Co.
- ^ Soroka, W. Illustrated Glossary of Packaging Terminology (Second ed.). Institute of Packaging Professionals.
References
edit- Yam, K. L., "Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology", John Wiley & Sons, 2009, ISBN 978-0-470-08704-6